Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:144. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will remain a two-teacher school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12912/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 30 June 2020
Ceisteanna (144)
Freagraí scríofa
The criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts is published annually on the Department website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September. The staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all similar types of schools equally irrespective of location.
The staffing schedule includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a staffing appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeals Board. The appeal from the school submitted by the Deputy was considered by the Primary Staffing Appeals Board and has been upheld, pending confirmation of enrolments in September. The school has been notified of this decision.